The Best Lightweight Travel Trailers with a Bathroom in 2024
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Lightweight travel trailers are quite popular for their ease of towing and negligible costs to our fuel consumption.
However, what my small travel trailer lacks… is a bathroom. (Yes, it’s true!)
So when it comes time for us to upgrade our small travel trailer, we’ll be going with another small and light pull behind trailer. But this time, with a bathroom.
Here is the criteria we’re searching for and a list of the top contenders.
Finding a Small Travel Trailer
‘Small’ is obviously a subjective term. So regarding these small travel trailers, I’m going to be looking for anything under 20 feet (or six meters). I have four other criteria I’m filtering by.
1. Lightweight Travel Trailer
Did you know that small and lightweight travel trailers are sometimes called lite weight and ultralight travel trailers?
But no one has defined what makes a camper lightweight or ultralightweight!
Here I’m saying that lightweight is under 4,000 pounds GVWR (approx. 1800kg). Ultralightweight, according to what I’ve found online, is arbitrary but likely under 3,000 pounds.
A note about travel trailer weights:
To make sense of all the numbers you’ll see, here is what they mean:
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – is the maximum permissible weight of the unit when fully loaded.
- UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) – is the typical weight of the unit as manufactured at the factory. It is sometimes referred to as the Dry Weight.
- CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity) ** – is the amount of weight available for fresh potable water, cargo, additional optional equipment and accessories. CCC is equal to GVWR minus UVW.
2. Sleeps
Sleeps two people. This can be either a double bed or two single beds.
Ideally it would be a permanent bed, not one that has to be made up from the dinette or sofa every night, but I think that might be getting a bit too fussy. These are small travel trailers we’re looking at, after all.
3. Bathroom
This can be a separate toilet and shower, or a wet bath (toilet and shower combined).
4. Indoor kitchen
I’ve seen some lite travel trailers where the kitchen is outside, like on the teardrop campers. But I’m not looking at those, just ones where you can cook, eat, sleep and use the bathroom all inside the small travel trailer.
Please note: I’ve included the length (in feet) and maximum trailer capacity GVWR (in pounds) where it’s been available for me to see. But these numbers change by year and floorplan. Double check the manufacturer specifications before you buy anything.
The Best Lightweight Travel Trailers on the Market
Figuring out what are the the best lightweight travel trailers is something that only YOU can determine based on what YOU want and need in a light travel trailer.
I’ve compiled a list of the best lightweight travel trailers that I could find online. But what is best for me will probably be different from what is best for you.
So here we go…
1. Airstream Basecamp 16
We start off with a bang! At just 16’2 this great little Airstream Basecamp 16 fits beautifully into our criteria.
It’s not that classic Airstream shape that we all know so well but it’s still a stylish design and sleek aluminium finish.
They’re sturdy little campers too, perfect for those that want to hit the outdoor adventures.
Learn More on Airstream’s website.
Quick Specs:
- Length: 16’2
- GVWR: 3,500 lbs
- Price: starting at $46,900
2. Airstream Bambi 16RB
But if it’s that classic Airstream shape you’re after… well you’re going to LOVE the Bambi as much as I do! With her little rounded ends, sleek silver and diminutive size, she’s a stunner.
And then when you look inside, you see a practical layout (with, I will admit, the worlds smallest bathroom :-O), tasteful decor and modern conveniences.
The Airstream Bambi comes in 16′, 19′, 20′ and 22′ lengths, so you’re spoilt for choice!
Quick Specs:
- Length: 16‘1
- GVWR: 3,500 lbs
- Price: starting at $60,400
Learn More on the Airstream Website
3. Atia RV GU147
Atia RV produces the unique Garagable Unit (GU), which has a pop-top roof.
This style is very popular in Australia because the pop-top roof allows you to store the trailer in a garage or carport (often, these are not tall enough for a full-height travel trailer).
The other benefit of the pop-top roof is that it creates less wind resistance when driving, improving fuel economy.
Yet when you get to camp, you pop up the roof and have a comfortable head height to move about in.
Atia RV have 3 floor plans within our criteria (less than 20ft with a bathroom), the GU147, GU167BH and the GU167FB. For the love, someone work on their naming system!
Quick Specs:
- Length: 15‘8
- GVWR: 2,700 lbs
Learn More on the Atia website
4. Aliner LXE
This little guy manages to fit everything into one tiny little package!
The toilet/shower combo would take some getting used to (it’s tiny, and it folds up from what is basically a box) and would not be something I’d like; but it does fulfil the criteria of having a toilet and shower, so we’re keeping it in here.
Learn More on the Aliner Website
Quick Specs:
- Length: 15ft
- GVWR: 3,000 lbs
5. Braxton Creek Bushwhacker Plus 15FK
Everything you need and want is all in this lightweight travel trailer package.
There are 5 other floor plans in this range, some of them even designed to fit a family traveling together.
Learn More on the Braxton Creek Website
Quick Specs:
- Length: 15’6
- GVWR: 3,260 lbs
6. Casita Spirit Deluxe
I’m sure you knew this one was going to be on this list. Am I right? These little fiberglass travel trailers are known for being small and light travel trailers.
I’m so, so, so glad to see the upgrade in the interior decor too!
Learn More On the Casita Website
Quick Specs:
- Length: 17ft
- Dry Weight: 2,480 lbs (Only the dry weight is shown on their website)
- Price: $26,996
Casita has several different layout options, some with bathrooms and some without, but all of them would fit in the ‘lightweight travel trailer’ category.
7. Coachmen Clipper Travel Trailer 14CR
Having the dinette convert into the bed is what really gives this little trailer lots of space inside. Even though the bathroom is still tiny, at least it’s not a wet bath, so the shower is separate from the toilet.
Quick Specs:
- Length: 16’6
- GVWR: 3,750 lbs
You may also want to check out the Coachmen Nano and Viking Ultra-Lite.
8. Forest River r-pod 171 Travel Trailer
Having everything you need in one tidy little package like the R-Pod… I would be very happy with this set up!
Quick Specs:
- Length: 19ft
- GVWR: 3,252 lbs
There are lots more r-pod layouts for you to check out on their website too.
Learn More on the Forest River website.
Another Forest River product to look at is the Flagstaff E-Pro. It is a bit heavier at 3,866 lbs GVWR but still lightweight. You can see the Flagstaff E-Pro here.
9. Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite 14RE
Gulf Stream calls this model a super-lightweight travel trailer, and compared to most travel trailers with all these features, that name kind of fits!
- Length: 15’10”
- GVWR: 3,800 lbs
Learn More on the Gulf Stream Coach website.
Gulf Stream makes it quite easy to find all their lightest travel trailers. This overview page shows all the Ameri-Lite lightweight travel trailer plans and their weights.
10. InTech Sol Dawn
With that huge panoramic window, it’s easy to imagine living and working in a space like this. Maybe it wouldn’t feel like such a small box when you can let so much of the outside in!
Quick Specs:
- Length: 16ft
- GVWR: 3,500 lbs
- Price: $36,463
Learn More on the Intech website.
11. Jayco Jay Flight SLX 154BH
Here’s one that could be perfect for families. The Jayco Jay Flight SLX has a dinette that converts into a double bed and bunks. There’s even a small tub in the bathroom (with a shower over it) so little ones can have a bath if they want.
Quick Specs:
- Length: 18 ft
- GVWR: 3,600 lbs
- Price: starting at $24,309
12. KZ RV Sportsmen Classic 130RB
With a layout that is familiar across many of these small travel trailers, the KZ RV Sportsmen packs it all in. A dining area that converts to a bed, a sofa/relaxing area, and a bathroom with a seperate shower and toilet.
Quick Specs:
- Length:16’9″
- GVWR: 2,800 lbs
Learn More on the KZ website.
13. Lance 1475 Travel Trailer
It’s quite refreshing to see the updated decor options on the Lance 1475 travel trailer. I’m sure there will be people who hate the new grey palette just as much as I hate the old brown palette, but I’m very glad to see some updates.
And those swivel captain chairs look comfy!
Quick Specs:
- Length: 19’8″
- GVWR: 4,500 lbs
Learn More at the Lance website.
14. nüCamp TAB 320S
Now this is a tiny little number. But it’s got the shower and toilet, and the inside kitchen, so it’s on the list!
Quick Specs:
- Length: 15’3
- GAWR: 2,900 lbs
Learn More on the NuCamp Website here.
I really love the Tab 400 as well (which I wrote about here: Small Campers that have everything you need). It fits into the small and light criteria as well.
15. Scamp
I am sorry if you’re a Scamp lover, but I think the Scamps might be the ugliest little campers I’ve ever seen. Both inside and outside, they look horrendous! Personal opinion, of course.
Regardless, I can’t help but acknowledge just how compact, functional, and practical everything is.
These fiberglass trailers are just 16 feet long yet manage to contain everything you need. And being made of fiberglass, I’m guessing they’re insulated pretty well, too.
Quick Specs:
- Length: 16ft
- GVWR: 2,600 lbs
Learn More on the Scamp website.
16. Travel Lite Rove Lite
Now that we’re at the end of this list, there’s not too much left to say about the Rove Lite.
It has a nice modern-ish interior and everything you need.
Quick Specs:
- Length: 16’6″
- GVWR: 2,500 lbs
Learn More on the Travel Lite site.
What is the lightest travel trailer with a bathroom?
According to this list, the lightest travel trailer with a bathroom, is the Atia RV Garagable Unit. It’s a well laid out space and weight has really been kept to a minimum.
And there we have it. The best lightweight travel trailers with a bathroom that I could find online.
Do you have others that I should add to the list? Drop it in the comments! Don’t forget, they don’t have to be ultra-lite travel trailers, but they should be under 4,000 lbs GVWR and less than 20ft long.
Read Next:
- Top 11 Small Fiberglass Travel Trailers (with a bathroom)
- 14 Travel Trailer Bathroom Remodel Ideas
- Small Trailers Bathroom Ideas
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What about the Coleman lantern 17R?
Bigfoot all-fiberglass trailers in the 17.5 foot model match this–but you don’t provide any info about them.
Thanks so much for that info Tonya. 🙂
I’ve just had a look at them, and I’ve excluded them from this list because the GVWR is 4,3000 lbs. (I had my arbitrary limit set at 4,000 lbs)
It’s a great option though, so if anyone else wants to check them out, here’s the website: https://www.bigfootrv.com/bigfoot_rv_travel_trailers_2500_series.html
Nice post